Tonight’s Stay - Albergue Verde
29. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
My favorite albergue so far ! The hosts were so kind and welcoming ! We were given REAL, freshly washed sheets and a blanket upon arrival, which is a rarity. There’s a beautiful outdoor space withWeiterlesen
in Astorga
30. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Last night, I met people who I really enjoyed talking to. This morning I asked one of my fellow pilgrims, Daina, from Germany/Lithuania if they wanted to walk together to Astorga. I soon learned DainaWeiterlesen
Foncebadón
1. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
I was able to have the early start I’ve grown to love this morning. Today was a self-reflection day after a couple of days of walking with people. It was 16 miles with about 650m (2115ft) climb.Weiterlesen
heat wave incoming!
2. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
today was difficult! it was a climb to start and then the rest of the day was pretty much just a steep downhill on loose gravel :( feeling p tired today after having a super snorer in the bed rightWeiterlesen
21 miles to Trabadelo
3. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Today I felt really good :) I had originally planned to just go to Villafranca but once there, I felt I could keep going. Especially after I found an albergue called Casa Susi that is run by peopleWeiterlesen
best pilgrim dinner 🥰🥰
3. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
just now, I had the yummiest pilgrim dinner thus far with some amazing people ! one other American, 2 Spanish men, a Australian woman, a German man, a Danish woman, a Scottish man, and a SingaporeanWeiterlesen
climb to O Cebreiro and on
4. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Today I walked 21 miles and climbed about 700m total. It felt so good to finally have some climbing to do after the flat mesetas. When I arrived to the top of O Cebreiro (where many stay for the nightWeiterlesen
In Sarria!
5. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Tomorrow I will pass the 100km mark! Staying in a hotel tonight to gather myself for the final stretch. Nothing of note on today’s walk ! :)
Ventas de Naron
6. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Forgot to post yesterday but it was pouring rain most of the day so I didn’t take many pics anyway. I saw many a taxi filled w pilgrims who didn’t want to walk in such heavy rain pass meWeiterlesen
Boente… right past Melide
7. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I had a pretty good day today! I’ve been listening to an audiobook lately and I finished it today. There was no rain but cool fog for most of the day, until later when the heat wave started creepingWeiterlesen
O Pedrouzo
8. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Second to last day of walking! I’ve reached the 19km mark and I’m saving those for tomorrow. Hasn’t been as nice lately because the trails are SUPER crowded with SDNPPs. I’m excited to finishWeiterlesen
Made it to Santiago !! 🕺🏽🥳
9. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
today was only 12 miles of walking so I made it to Santiago around 11:30 ! 28 days and 500 miles later and I feel like a different person. the feeling of finishing this adventure was unreal :) I haveWeiterlesen
took a train to Madrid today!
9. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
I took a train from Santiago to Madrid today, which was painless. Madrid feels so safe and familiar to me now, but still I am excited to go home. I finally got around to watching some of the medicalWeiterlesen
in the final days
11. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
not much new to update everyone with. spent the afternoon strolling retiro park - I even tried to run, but it was too soon. I also got a massage yesterday, which felt amazing.
on the way home
13. Mai 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
my trip is coming to a close ! last post !
finally back home :)
14. Mai 2023 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
this is actually my last post bc the puppies were so cute to immediately resume the old bedtime routine ! happy to be home :)




















































































































































Nita SchwarzGorgeous!! Amazing! I want to go and stay there. Is this the big Knights of Templar town where they have a huge festival every summer with jousting etc?
ReisenderYes i think so!
Nita Schwarz
Hi. It’s Erin. I’m on your mom’s phone….such a cool stay. Love you
Reisenderlove you (Auntie Erin) too ! 🤣
ReisenderThere really are such giving, loving people your there!